Order of the Wendish Crown, Civil Division, Knight (in gold)

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SKU: 01.MSW.0101.107.01.000

Estimated market value:

$1,800 USD

  • Order of the Wendish Crown, Civil Division, Knight (in gold) Obverse
  • Order of the Wendish Crown, Civil Division, Knight (in gold) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$1,800 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: PER ASPERA AD ASTRA Rev: FF
  • Size
    45x63mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Order of the Wendish Crown, Civil Division, Knight (in gold) is attributed to Auction House Andreas Thies, 48th auction. The image is found in the catalogue of the 48th auction from May 11, 2012 on page 71, number 1046_48 and 1039_48.

History


The Order of the Wendish Crown was jointly founded by Grand Duke Friedrich Franz II of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and Grand Duke Frederick William of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, and was conferred upon citizens who rendered meritorious civil and military service to the Mecklenburg houses.

The order was conferred upon citizens of both Mecklenburg states. The order decorations awarded in each state featured the same form, but had different obverse inscriptions and reverse monograms.

The number of individuals admitted into the order was limited and each province was allowed to admit a set number of people. Mecklenburg-Schwerin was allowed to confer a much larger number of awards.

Only members of recognised Christian churches were allowed to receive the order.

The awards conferred for military merit featured crossed swords through the centre of the cross.

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